Lorazepam Prescribing at LUSON
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
8,739
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
LUSON prescribed 237 items of Lorazepam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,208 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lorazepam is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,739 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,208 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Lorazepam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 143 items |
| Difference | +66.3% vs national average |
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.